Darwin Esplanade Central vs Novotel Darwin CBD
Both are in Darwin, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Darwin Esplanade Central
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Novotel Darwin CBD
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Darwin Esplanade Central
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose Darwin Esplanade Central if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Darwin Esplanade Central better than Novotel Darwin CBD?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1)+0.6
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 140 rooms)−139
Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than Darwin Esplanade Central?
- 1More guest reviews (295 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×8.7
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (140 vs 1 rooms)×140.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Darwin Esplanade Central vs Novotel Darwin CBD: which hotel is better? | Darwin Esplanade Central | Novotel Darwin CBD |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | – | 9.2 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 295 +261 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 34% +41% | top 75% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 690 m | 740 m |
| To the beach | 210 m −90 m | 300 m |
| To the airport | 7.1 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 131 +13 | 118 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 140 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1989 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 24 +16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
120 m apart
Darwin Esplanade Central or Novotel Darwin CBD: common questions
Which is better, Darwin Esplanade Central or Novotel Darwin CBD?
Darwin Esplanade Central leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Darwin Esplanade Central or Novotel Darwin CBD?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Darwin Esplanade Central is 210 m from the nearest beach; Novotel Darwin CBD is 300 m.
How far apart are Darwin Esplanade Central and Novotel Darwin CBD?
The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score